Cpl Spears RA, CD

Robert “Bobby” Spears followed his father Drummer Joe Spears into the 48th Pipes and Drums as a “Boy Drummer” with 2nd (Home) Battalion 48th Highlanders. He was a tenor/bass drummer. After retiring in the 1970s. having reached Compulsory Retirement Age (CRA) Bob continued to play with the band until his death in.

Portrait Painting- Brig. W. W. Southam, DSO, ED

This portrait of Brigadier William Wallace Southam, DSO, ED was donated to the 48th Highlanders in 2003 and hangs in the Officers’ Mess, Moss Park Armoury.  Brigadier Southam was Commanding Officer of the 48th Highlanders of Canada, 1st Battalion from August 1940 to January 1942. After graduating from Royal Military College in 1922, Southam joined […]

CADPAT Combat Shirt – New Canadian pattern, 2016

Combat shirt with new CADPAT (Canadian Disruptive Pattern) design issued in 2016  for use in Canada and other temperate zones. Coated with permethrin arthropod repellent. Canadian Disruptive Pattern (CADPAT; French: dessin de camouflage canadien, DcamC) is the computer-generated digital camouflage pattern developed for use by the Canadian Armed Forces. Four operational variations of CADPAT have […]

CADPAT combat pants – New design 2016

Combat pants CADPAT (Canadian Disruptive Design) issued in 2016 with new design for temperate zones. Coated with permethrin arthropod repellent. Canadian Disruptive Pattern (CADPAT; French: dessin de camouflage canadien, DcamC) is the computer-generated digital camouflage pattern developed for use by the Canadian Armed Forces. Four operational variations of CADPAT have been used by the Canadian […]

CADPAT Small Pack – New design 2016

Small Pack CADPAT (Canadian Disruptive Pattern) issued in 2016 with new pattern, for temperate zones. Coated with permethrin arthropod repellent. Canadian Disruptive Pattern (CADPAT; French: dessin de camouflage canadien, DcamC) is the computer-generated digital camouflage pattern developed for use by the Canadian Armed Forces. Four operational variations of CADPAT have been used by the Canadian […]

World War 1 Kilt apron (Replica)

Khaki kilt apron, full wrap, worn by WWI Canadian soldiers of Highland regiments. This replica was made for reenactment of Highlanders in WWI. Ties on top edge to secure around waist and on one edge, halfway between belt and bottom edge, to keep the apron closed. Pocket with button on front centre. The back was […]

World War 1 Kilt apron (Replica)

WWI khaki Kilt apron – replica made for reenactment uniform of WWI Canadian Infantry soldier. Worn over a kilt to protect the kilt. Straps at top edge to tie around waist. Pocket in front centre of apron. This apron covers only the front and sides of the kilt and was designed for light duty. Full […]